Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions

Judy Fridono, Kay Pfaltz

Health Communications, Inc., Jun 3, 2014 - Biography & Autobiography - 288 pages

Ride the wave of hope with Ricochet – the only SURFice dogTM in the world who chose her own purpose! She surfs with children with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors, and veterans with PTSD as an assistive aid and intuitive muse, healing hearts and souls on every wave.

This tears-to-triumph story takes readers behind the TV and video sensation and shares the true journey that went from promise to disappointment before ultimately finding life's purpose. The gorgeous golden retriever Ricochet seemed destined to be a service dog from the moment she was born. She approached her training with boundless energy and surpassed every other dog in her Puppy Prodigy training class. Unfortunately, her love for chasing birds could prove dangerous, for those she would assist. Fifteen months into her training, Ricochet was released, leaving a frustrated owner and a dog without a direction. Yet through a twist of fate, Judy realized that flunking out of school wasn't the end of the world—and in fact, could be the beginning of a new one. Once Judy learned to let go and let Ricochet be who she really was, they found her true calling as a SURFice dog.

Ricochet's story is one of synchronicity, our interconnectedness, and opening ourselves to life's 'paws'ibilities. Embracing her true calling, Ricochet began to help others, including those with traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress, and physical disabilities, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable causes and inspiring people to believe in themselves. Ricochet does more than steady the board: she offers hope, comfort, healing, and a reason to keep fighting.

What gives this story such extraordinary potential to become a publishing sensation? Ricochet is the only SURFice dog in the world, there is no other story quite like it!

Contents

• About the Author: 251
• About Ricochet: 253
• About Rina: 255
• About the Writer: 257
• About the Photographers: 258
• Resources: 261
• Acknowledgments: 266
• Book Club Questions: 273

About the author

Judy Fridono is a dog trainer with an associate's degree in service dog training. She is the founder of Puppy Prodigies, a unique program designed to provide a long-term advantage at an early age for service dogs and pets. She is also the guardian of Ricochet, an internationally renowned, award winning surf dog who has become an inspirational phenomenon, philanthropic role model, internet sensation, fundraising marvel, community advocate, goodwill ambassador, and muse to millions!

Bibliographic information

• Title: Ricochet: Riding a Wave of Hope with the Dog Who Inspires Millions
• Authors: Judy Fridono, Kay Pfaltz
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Health Communications, Inc., 2014
• ISBN: 0757317723, 9780757317729
• Length: 288 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs; Pets / Dogs / General; Pets / Essays & Narratives; Self-Help / Personal Growth / General; Social Science / People with Disabilities; Sports & Recreation / Water Sports / Surfing